CHURCHILL
(Clementine, Lady, 1885-1977, Wife of Sir Winston)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Barnes
saying that her late reply was "caused by the uncertainty of my plans. I have to go to Dundee for two days ... (it is Winston's constituency). I am sorry to say that Fate has now decided that March 7th to the 10th is to be the period of my exile. I am sorry as it would all have been great fun ...", 2 sides 8vo., Admiralty, Whitehall headed paper, 28th February, no year, circa
Item Date:
1912
Stock No:
40086
£175
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COLLINGWOOD
(Cuthbert, Lord, 1748-1810, Admiral, Took Command at Trafalgar after the death of Nelson)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed to the Right Honourable Thomas GRENVILLE
(1755-1846, Politician and Bibliophile, First Lord of the Admiralty) thanking him for his letter "which is extremely gratifying to me, that my conduct and my care for the publick service has obtained your approbation. I assure you Sir it has ever been the first object of my life, diligently to execute my publick duty - I spare no pains to provide for all its exigencies - and if the results have not been always fortunate - it is my misfortune. In the multiplicity of affairs that pass my direction - with all my care & assiduity I know I must still have been often imperfect, and, feel how much I have required the indulgence of the Admiralty - and beg Sir to give you my genuine thanks for the good construction which you have always been pleased to put upon - what I assure you was always a good intention ...", 2 sides 4to., Ocean off Cadiz, 6th June
Item Date:
1807
Stock No:
40109
£750
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[EDWARD VII
(1841-1910, King of Great Britain)]
Menu for a Ball given to the Prince of Wales,
by the Corporation of the City of London, in gorgeous red, gold and other colours, with Prince of Wales Feathers at the head and the arms of the City and the Lord Mayor, the Rt. Hon. Wm. James Richmond COTTON, (1822-1902, Conservative MP) and the Sheriffs, the banquet starts with Boar's Head which is followed by Salmon, Chicken, Capons, Beef, Lamb, French Pies, Lobster, Foie gras and many puddings, 1 side card 8" x 6", The Guildhall, London, 19th May
Item Date:
1876
Stock No:
40154
£225
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EISENHOWER
(Dwight D., 1890-1969, 34th President of the United States)
Fine Typed Letter Signed with initials to Robert V. Fleming 'Dear Bob'
President and Chairman of the Board of The Riggs National Bank, saying that he had indeed been "thoughtful to send the two copies of your 'Washington Portrait' brochure. It is a beautifully composed series, and Mrs Eisenhower and I will enjoy glancing at the lovely photographs from time to time. Thank you, as well, for your kind congratulations ..." he ends that he is "looking forward to seeing your very soon for another round of golf ...", 1 side 4to., The White House headed paper, 20th February
Item Date:
1953
Stock No:
40087
£475
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ELISABETH
(of Romania, Elisabetha Charlotte Josephine Alexandra, 1894-1956, Queen Consort of King George II of Greece, 1922-1924, daughter of King Ferdinand I of Romania and Marie of Edinburgh)
Striking Photo signed and dated
showing her head and shoulders, full face, looking straight at the camera, with a very serious expression, hearing a bejewelled crown and long string of pearls, 9" x 6½", no place,
Item Date:
1926
Stock No:
40165
£375
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